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<strong>of</strong> the efforts in the collaboration <strong>of</strong> the Italian and Chinese governments toward making China a more sustainable country. “This summit is the perfect venue to launch PASCAL,” said Bruno Barbet, Dow <strong>Polyurethane</strong>s global appliance market leader. “China is one <strong>of</strong> the largest single-home marketplaces for refrigerators and freezers, as well as a leading global export country, and PASCAL Technology can help support the goals <strong>of</strong> making China’s industrial divisions more sustainable for the future.” Combining a proprietary polyurethane foam specifically formulated for this application, PASCAL Technology doubles the efficiency <strong>of</strong> insulation while continuing to provide thermal conductivity and adhesion—qualities that distinguish polyurethane from alternative types <strong>of</strong> insulation. Caption: When compared to standard polyurethane insulation processes, PASCAL Technology out-performs both side-by-side models and bottom freezer models by up to 10%. The test results shown compare PASCAL Technology against standard polyurethane insulation using cyclopentane (CP) blowing agents. “Average Results” represent the average <strong>of</strong> all tests run on a variety <strong>of</strong> standard refrigeration models. d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 1 Results vary per model, and have the potential to realize up to 10% energy efficiency improvement based on a variety <strong>of</strong> influencing factors as advantages <strong>of</strong> the Technology continue to be understood. PASCAL is just one <strong>of</strong> the innovative s olutions spurre d by Dow ’s commitment to addressing the world’s most critical challenges, including the need to conserve energy. “Governments are setting more stringent mandatory minimum Energy targets, and consumers worldwide are demanding energy efficient appliances,” said Barbet. “With PASCAL, manufacturers may deliver on this demand, while also increasing energy efficiency and output during manufacturing.” PASCAL Technology incorporates v a c u u m equipment from Cannon SpA, during the insulation process to bypass the deficiencies o f s t a n d a r d insulation. The vacuum, paired with a hydrocarbon blowing agent, allows PA S C AL polyurethane foam to fit into the small spaces traditional insulation might miss, especially in modern designs, and also mold to the contours <strong>of</strong> the appliance, reducing the amount <strong>of</strong> energy lost during consumer use. The resulting system can also decrease the insulation reactivity time from a standard <strong>of</strong> about five to three minutes. For more information, please visit www.dowpascal.com. International News About Dow <strong>Polyurethane</strong>s Dow is the world’s largest producer <strong>of</strong> propylene oxide (PO), propylene glycol (PG), and polyether polyols, and is a leading producer <strong>of</strong> quality aromatic isocyanates, such as MDI and TDI. Dow’s polyurethane products enhance a broad range <strong>of</strong> applications including construction, automotive, furniture, bedding, appliance, decorative molding, athletic equipment and more. The business provides key ingredients, systems and solutions for rigid, semirigid and flexible foams, adhesives, sealants, coatings, elastomers and binders. VORANOL VORACTIV polyols exemplify Dow’s ongoing initiative to lead the industry in providing high-performance products that meet critical consumer needs. For more information, visit www. dowpolyurethanes.com, www.dowpg. com, www.dowpo.com and www. voractiv.com. About Dow Dow combines the power <strong>of</strong> science and technology with the “Human Element” to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles <strong>of</strong> sustainability to help address many <strong>of</strong> the world’s most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow’s diversified industry-leading portfolio <strong>of</strong> specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range <strong>of</strong> technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales <strong>of</strong> $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company’s more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com. p o l y u r e t h a n e s t o d a y 15 PU <strong>Today</strong>